Paddling near Fresno, CA

Fresno County holds the largest number of lakes in California, and the city sits within an hour of flatwater, reservoir, and whitewater paddling. The San Joaquin River runs along the city's northern edge, while the Kings River and the Sierra foothills feed reservoirs like Pine Flat, Millerton, and Shaver Lake. From beginner riffles to Class V expedition runs, the local range is unusually wide.